EPA v. Tristar North, Inc. - Spokane Facility (CAA 112r) ( ESA)

Case summary

On September 25, 2026, Region 10 filed an expedited settlement agreement which both initiated and concluded an administrative action against Tristar North, Inc. in Mead, Washington for violations of CAA ? 112(r) Risk Management Program requirements. Tristar North, Inc. failed to comply with several risk management program requirements that apply to its use of butane and propane. Most importantly, Tristar North, Inc. failed to provide site-specific detailed procedures on the butane and propane transloading operations that are annually certified to be current and accurate. Operating procedures are required to be up to date and provide clear instructions for their operators involved in the butane and propane transloading process to assure safe operations. The company agreed to pay a penalty of $4,080.

Defendants (1)

• Tristar North, Inc. Spokane FacilityNamed in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• TRISTAR NORTH, INC. - MEAD

  2111 E HAWTHORNE RD, MEAD, WA, 99217

  Registry ID: 110070888293

Statutes cited

• CAA 112[R][7] — Prevention of Accidental Release/Risk Management Plans (RMPs)

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• Tristar North, Inc. - Spokane Facility (CAA 112r) ( ESA)entered 2026-09-24

  Primary law: CAA

  Federal penalty: $4,080

Timeline (3 milestones)

• 2026-08-14Enforcement Action Data Entered
• 2026-09-24Complaint Filed/Proposed Order
• 2026-09-24Final Order Issued